Drew League

The Los Angeles Lakers might have had one of their worst seasons last year, but the same cannot be said about LeBron James. James, who is about to play his.

Hosting superstars like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, to name a few, Drew League is no stranger to superstars. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, LBJ will appear in the well-known Drew League after 11 whole years. While he ended up missing 26 games in the regular season, James averaged 30 points per game for the second time in his career.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports broke the news on Friday night that four-time NBA champion and current Los Angeles Laker LeBron James will be playing in the Drew ...

Whatever it is, this is exciting and will serve as a nice tease for Los Angeles Lakers fans. I’m talking summer basketball in a small, standing-room-only venue where NBA All-Stars take the court. Of course, I’m talking about the Drew League. And on Saturday, the Drew is going to make more headlines than usual.

The Drew League is well renowned in the basketball community of Los Angeles for bringing street legends, local players, and NBA greats for almost 50 years. Even ...

2011 was a special year for street basketball in the summer as the NBA faced a 161 day lockout, its fourth lockout and the leagues most recent. James would make his first appearance in 2011 and gave the fans a show with 33 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists. Even for an athlete as big as James, this is poised to be a special moment.

Yes, it's really happening. LeBron James is going to play in the Drew League.

James' Drew League game will not be televised, but basketball fans can stream it via the NBA app or Caffeine TV app. How to watch LeBron James at Drew League LeBron James is going to play in the Drew League.

We go over how you can watch the Lakers star in his first Drew League appearance since 2011.

The Drew League would likely need a bigger venue to accommodate the magnitude of James and DeRozan. The Drew League will play host to a unexpected guest on Saturday with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James set to play, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. It’s James’ first appearance in the Drew League since 2011. You’ll be able to watch the Drew League via live stream on the Caffeine TV app, which can be found here.

Some basketball fans waited overnight. The line to get into Los Angeles' King Drew Magnet High School stretched for blocks once word got out that Lakers ...

In a tweet last summer, James suggested it was getting close for another Drew League appearance. NBA.com and the NBA app televised the game. Before the game, James joked with Clipper Darrell before opening tip-off and shook hands with fans courtside.

The 37-year-old superstar hit a defender with a spin move and slammed the ball home at the Los Angeles-based event on Saturday.

He was no doubt itching to get back out on the court — and today's event provided that outlet. That was certainly the case today. NBA fans were thrilled to hear LeBron was participating in the Drew League when reports first surfaced on Friday. The last time the all-time great hooper suited up for the world-famous offseason league was during the NBA lockout in 2011.

It has been 11 years since LeBron James last suited up for the Drew League, a Pro-Am league based in Los Angeles that has been joined by countless ...

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, LBJ will appear in the well-known Drew League after 11 years. While he ended up missing 26 games in the regular season, James averaged 30 points per game for the second time in his career. It was a truly chaotic scene as the people gathered en masse to witness history.

The two former teammates are both poised to take the court Saturday in Los Angeles.

However, the New York Post reported that Irving has not requested out of Brooklyn and intends to play for the Nets, even if Durant were to be sent elsewhere. This time around, James will be on site with Irving, right as the two continue to be connected in rampant trade rumors. Over a decade ago, the now 37-year-old put on a show, racking up 33 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.

Kyrie Irving was also scheduled to play in the opening game of the day but did not appear.

Seeing stars like James and Irving play at the Drew League is a rare offseason treat. LeBron James last played in the Drew League during the 2011 NBA lockout, but on Saturday, 11 years later, he made his grand return to the stage. The Drew League has often served as a venue for NBA players to hone their skills against strong competition in the offseason, but for the past decade, the game's biggest star has avoided it.

DeMar DeRozan, who had 30 points and 14 rebounds, teamed with James to lift MMV Cheaters to a 104-102 win over Black Pearl Elite.

LeBron piles up 42 points and 16 rebounds Saturday in the Drew League, his 1st appearance at the pro-am tournament since 2011.

— Overtime (@overtime)July 16, 2022 — Overtime (@overtime)July 16, 2022 Thank you@DrewLeague!! Loved the energy from start to finish!

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar teamed up with DeMar DeRozan for his first Drew League appearance since 2011.

James' competitive fire was present even during the pro-am match, as he disputed a call with the Drew League referees late in the game. The Drew League, a pro-am summer basketball league based in Los Angeles, has had its share of NBA players show up to dazzle fans and opponents alike. DeRozan added 30 points and 14 rebounds of his own.

The future Hall of Famer turned in yet another vintage performance in front of a jam-packed crowd in Los Angeles.

Moments later, the future Hall of Famer slashed his way to the rim for a spinning, one-handed dunk in a fashion not dissimilar to his highlight-reel plays that have littered his 19-year career. The highlights continued to roll in as both teams traded baskets down the stretch. With the Cheaters up 101–97 with less than 1:30 to play, DeRozan hooked up with James for an alley-oop to increase the lead to six with 1:23 remaining. DeRozan, a Drew League legend and Pro-Am regular, ended the game with 30 points and 14 rebounds. Black Pearl soon closed the gap, setting the stage for none other than James to ice the game at the free throw line after with 4.5 seconds to go. A standing-room only crowd of all ages packed inside the gym at King/Drew Magnet High School in Los Angeles to witness the 37-year-old’s appearance at the renowned Pro-Am league just hours after it was announced he would be playing.

The Drew League is pretty high level basketball. It's arguably the best summer pro-am in the nation, a court stacked with college players and international ...

— NBA (@NBA)July 16, 2022 — NBA (@NBA)July 16, 2022 LeBron is maybe the greatest to ever lace them up and he can roll out on a July Saturday and drop 42 like it’s nothing. — NBA (@NBA)July 16, 2022 LeBron’s showing at the Drew dominated social media for the day, especially everything NBA — the NBA app crashed with so many people were trying to stream the game — because this was about the pure love of hoop. — NBA (@NBA)July 16, 2022

LeBron James had 42 points and 16 rebounds while playing in the famed pro-am Drew League on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Irving and James were teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers for three seasons, leading the organization to its first championship in 2016. A jumper at the other end was short as James' team held on for the win. James, handling the point, mixed it up early by attacking the basket and connecting on a few threes. But on Saturday, it withstood repeated dunks by arguably the best basketball player in the NBA. With the stands at capacity, a standing-room crowd lined both baselines. LeBron did not disappoint, scoring 42 points in front of a capacity crowd that scored free tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.

LeBron James played in his first Drew League game in a decade Saturday, scoring 42 points and drawing legions of fans eager to see the Lakers star up close.

It’s just the energy he brings everywhere he goes.” He just brought that type of atmosphere where there’s no room on the baseline to stand or anywhere. “Thank you @DrewLeague!!” James wrote on his Twitter account. He didn’t speak to reporters afterward but posted his gratitude on social media. Before James arrived, former Clippers and Lakers center Montrezl Harrell played in an earlier game, doing his thing from inside and outside with a three-point shot. “I’ve been here for four weeks.

Pour son premier match de Drew League depuis 2011, LeBron James n'a pas fait les choses à moitié. Coéquipier de DeMar DeRozan, il a planté 42 points, ...

NBA - Aux côtés de DeMar DeRozan, la superstar des Lakers a permis aux MMV Cheaters de s'imposer 104-102 face à la Black Pearl Elite.

Menés de 7 points dans le dernier quart-temps, les coéquipiers de LeBron James vont finalement renverser le cours du match pour s’imposer 104-102, profitant d’un ultime raté au buzzer d’Ethan Alvano. LeBron lève le poing, et il peut être satisfait puisqu’il termine avec 42 points, 16 rebonds, 4 interceptions et 3 passes. « Je suis à 100% rétabli » a expliqué LeBron à la mi-temps. Samedi, Kyrie Irving a finalement fait faux bond mais LeBron James était bel et bien là au sein de l’équipe des MMV Cheaters, aux côtés de DeMar DeRozan, pour défier la Black Pearl Elite.

Présent sur les parquets de la Drew League, l'ailier des Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James a régalé son monde avec un véritable show.

Grâce à 42 points, 16 rebonds, 4 interceptions et 3 passes, il a ainsi été le grand artisan de la victoire de son équipe (104-102). Et malgré un vilain 2/13 à longue distance, le natif d'Akron, avec un grand sourire, a pris son pied aux côtés d'un DeRozan également à son avantage (30 points, 14 rebonds). Une manière de retrouver de la joie après une saison galère aux Lakers. Avec une vraie supériorité par rapport à ses adversaires, LBJ a électrisé une foule, déjà bouillante, à la moindre de ses actions.

Après la performance XXL de LeBron James en Drew League, focus sur l'histoire de cette compétition estivale qui mixe inconnus et stars NBA.

En attirant LeBron James ou encore DeMar DeRozan, la ligue estivale continue de prouver qu’elle reste un événement phare de l’été pour les fans de ballon orange. En tenue, des no-names, des street ballers mais aussi des joueurs NBA ! Attirés par le concept, de plus en plus de stars ont pris l’habitude de venir faire une apparition à la Drew League, que ce soit pour se maintenir en forme (comme par exemple pendant le lock-out en 2011) ou pour se confronter à certains de leurs pairs. Si la Drew League se veut sociale et éducative, elle a aussi pour but de créer du spectacle. De 6 équipes en 1973, on passe à 10 équipes en 1985, au moment où Alvin Willis décide de prendre un peu de recul pour laisser son ami et protégé Dino Smiley prendre la direction de la Drew League (il est toujours le boss en 2022). La compétition, qui se veut plus amicale qu’autre chose est surtout l’occasion de balancer des highlights à gogo devant un public quasiment collé au terrain et prêt à exploser à chaque action. Très vite, le concept fonctionne et de nombreux joueurs des environs souhaitent rejoindre la jeune ligue locale. Pour ceux qui suivent la NBA au quotidien durant l’année, le cœur de l’été est un moment particulièrement difficile à vivre.

Kyrie Irving was also scheduled to play in the opening game of the day but did not appear.

Seeing stars like James and Irving play at the Drew League is a rare offseason treat. LeBron James last played in the Drew League during the 2011 NBA lockout, but on Saturday, 11 years later, he made his grand return to the stage. The Drew League has often served as a venue for NBA players to hone their skills against strong competition in the offseason, but for the past decade, the game's biggest star has avoided it.

The Drew League, a pro-am summer basketball league in Los Angeles, featured a star-studded lineup on Saturday, as LeBron James and DeMar Derozan put on a ...

All for the city of [angel emoji].” “Loved the energy from start to finish! The Los Angeles Laker took to Twitter after the game to express his excitement about performing in front of the Los Angeles crowd, which included guests such as Draymond Green and Quavo.